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Effective January 2017
NOVA
®
15i, NOVA 27i, and NOVA 38i; Three-phase
microprocessor-controlled; installation and operation
instructions (S280-43-1)
Instructional Literature
IL0104001E
Operation
Electrical operation
The NOVA i recloser utilizes an interface circuit located in the
mechanism housing. The electronic interface circuit controls the
opening and closing signals to the magnetic actuator.
OPEN/CLOSE contact position indicator
The OPEN/CLOSE contact position indicator consists of a red
CLOSED and a green OPEN indicator located on the bottom of the
mechanism housing (see Figure 13).
Hotstick operation (manual open, electrical
close)
The recloser may be opened manually by using a hotstick to pull
down the yellow manual OPEN handle, located on the front of the
recloser (see Figure 13). To close the recloser after a manual
opening, first, push the yellow manual open handle up. Then, using
the microprocessor control, close the recloser.
If the yellow manual OPEN handle remains in the down position, the recloser
cannot be closed electrically from the control.
IMPORTANT
This equipment is not intended to protect human life. Follow all locally
approved procedures and safety practices when installing or operating
this equipment. Failure to comply can result in death, severe personal
injury, and equipment damage.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Do not rely on the open position of the yellow
operating handle or the contact position indicator; it does not ensure that
the line has been de-energized. Always establish a visible disconnect.
Failure to follow proper safety practices can result in contact with high
voltage, which will cause death or severe personal injury.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Always use a hotstick when working with this
equipment. Failure to do so could result in contact with high voltage,
which will cause death or severe personal injury.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Never rely on the open position of the operating
handle or the contact position indicator; it does not ensure that the line is
de-energized. Follow all locally approved safety practices. Failure to
comply can result in contact with high voltage, which will cause death or
severe personal injury.
WARNING
Figure 13.
NOVA i recloser OPEN/CLOSE contact position indicator,
nameplate, and manual OPEN handle.
OPEN/CLOSE Contact
Position Indicator
Nameplate
Manual
OPEN Handle
